Books like Losing Joe's place by Gordon Korman

In Camp Green Lake, a boy named Stanley Yelnats must dig endless holes for a supposedly reformatory camp that really hides a buried truth.

A young orphan girl from Canada makes her way to a Prince Edward Island farm and becomes a cherished member of a family there, all while proving she has a talent for making friends and learning languages.

Anne Shirley: A Teacher's Inspiration in Prince Edward Island, Canada

A story about Nick Allen, who invents a new word and becomes a local hero by spreading it across the country.

Wallace Wallace, a reluctant football star, is suspended for a scathing book report on *Old Shep, My Pal*. Sent to rehearse the play, he turns it into a wild rock‑and‑roll performance with rollerblades and a moped.

Rudy Miller plans a series of comical escape attempts from a stay‑away camp, but nothing works—until he teams up with fellow misfit Mike Webster. Together they dream of home, while hard‑headed counselor Chip zealously keeps them there.

A rainy day brings mystery to an apartment building as two brothers hunt for the source of a harmonica tune, exploring friendship and family life in the city.

Eight‑year‑old Clementine navigates a tricky friendship with her neighbor Margaret while styling hair, and she joins her father to rid their apartment building’s front yard of pigeons.

At Macdonald Hall, mischief‑making friends Bruno and Boots are separated by the headmaster, sparking a battle of wits as they scheme to reclaim their room and outsmart their new roommates.

When apartment super Mr. MacDonald transforms his building into a bustling farm, the tenants are forced to flee as sweet potato vines grow in the hallways and carrots roll across the floors.

A glowing stone discovered during a sea voyage mesmerizes a ship’s crew, triggering a mysterious and dangerous transformation.

After a third move in five years, 12‑year‑old Cooper Vega receives a cutting‑edge smartphone that turns out to be haunted by a mysterious presence named Roderick Northrop, sparking a secretive, spooky adventure that tests friendship and ingenuity.

During Christmas vacation, eleven‑year‑old Eric is stuck alone in his apartment and must face a mysterious exterminator while trying to catch a troublesome rat.

All will check in. But not everyone, will check out. A trip home from summer vacation for six friends quickly spirals out of control as they find themselves in a precarious situation amid an unexpected storm. With no other options, they seek shelter within a strange hotel, where they hope to wait out the downpour. Surprised by the spacious room and amenities, they couldn’t be more elated. That is until they discover that this is a place of unimaginable horror, and their pleasant stay suddenly turns into a dreadful nightmare. Trapped in a hotel room, the young men must play a "game" if they hope to escape. And not just any game -- but a game that somehow holds all their darkest secrets. For some, these secrets holds the key to freedom, and for others, demise. As their truths are exposed, their friendships and faith will be tested. When life and death hang in the balance, who will be able to find it within to obtain salvation?

Four twelfth‑year-olds, including factory‑grown Logan, enter the Confectionary Association's annual contest, forming unexpected friendships and discovering personal secrets along the way.

A middle school student moves to a haunted apartment in Ravens Pass, but the town's mysterious past may not be the only thing lurking around.

Thomas refuses to wear his snowsuit, and his mother, teacher, and principal all struggle to persuade him. The picture book turns the everyday battle over winter clothing into a humorous adventure for young readers.

Jacob Two-Two embarks on his first spy mission.

A Treasury of Syd Hoff’s Popular Children's Stories

A playful tale about a mother possum struggling to teach her son the art of playing dead, but every attempt ends in laughter. Perfect for young readers who love animal humor and easy‑read adventures.